Illustrious Potter resident C. W. Johnson dies at 72
From Potter Nebr a long time figure in business and politics passes away from a cerebral hemorrhage just before a planned golden wedding anniversary. Johnson once farmed stock and built a banking and lumber career and served four terms as state senator. He was nominated for lieutenant governor two years ago but lost in the Democratic landslide. He leaves a widow and seven children and is remembered for elevating his native area and being noted in Scandia and surrounding communities.
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Potter
Nebr
Scandia
Nebraska
C. W. Johnson
Johnson
J. P. ‘Anderson
Rackley
Charles Johnson
Mr. Jonson
Voters change party affiliation in Republic County
County records show 178 Republicans switched to Democrats in Republic County while 18 Democrats joined Republicans. Most changes occurred in the third commissioner district. the rest of the county saw few changes.
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Republic County
Behrens to Open Midget Goffee Shop with Saturday Deals
New owner Behrens will open the Midget Goffee Shop this Saturday with new fixtures and a redecorated interior. He plans to offer treats to everyone throughout the opening day.
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Behrens
Goffee ‘Shop
Picnic at Concordia Park Ends Evening for Two Families
Mr and Mrs D L Cady and Gene Larson enjoyed a picnic supper in Concordia Park last Sunday evening with their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Cady
Gene Larson
Concordia
Freak Calf Dies After Birth Display Plan
The two headed calf born Tuesday morning June 30 died Wednesday evening July 1. Its body was shipped to Northwestern School of Taxidermy in Omaha for mounting. Oscar Berggren plans to display the creature at fairs and picnics this summer and fall.
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Northwestern School
Omaha
Nebr
Oscar Berggren
Methodist Church Notes and Announcements
The church school meets at 10 AM next Sunday and the morning service at 11 AM with Local Preacher Anton Nelson in charge. Sunday evening union park service will feature Rev C Danielson of Rackley. Welcome to our services. B W Selin minister.
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Anton
Nelson
Union ‘Park
Rev. C. Danielson
Rackley
B. W. Selin
Amana Lutheran Choir Hosts Sunday School at 10
Rev Danielson will preach at union services at city hall park Sunday evening. You are welcome to attend.
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Danielson
City Hall Park
Presbyterian and U B Sunday School Elect Officers
The Presbyterian and U B Sunday school will elect officers Sunday at 10 o clock.
Ada Lutheran Church Week Activities Announced
Ada Lutheran Church outlines Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 with morning worship at unspecified time and evening services at 8. Girls chorus meets. Monday evening at the church features Mrs. Lundblade entertaining. Wednesday afternoon Miss Aileen Nelson leads. Sunday July 12 discusses The Christian Supports Good Government. Young Women's Missionary Society meets July 14 at Miss Irene Householder's home. Pastor Carl G. Danielson invites all young women.
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Joseph Lundblade
Luther
Aileen’ Nelson
Young Women’s Missionary Society
Irene Householder
Carl G. Danielson
Our Saviors Lutheran Norway Sunday School and League
Our Saviors Lutheran in Norway invites all to Sunday school at 10 o clock and Bible class. League devotional is this Sunday evening. The Juniors will present a program. Thursday evening we gather to study the ninth chapter of Mark. Welcome Pastor T C Torgeson.
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Mark
T. C. Torgeson
Landon Family Portrait Shows Kansas Governor at Home
A Kansas newspaper photo features Gov Alf Landon with his wife and children on their home steps. The image shows Peggy Anne, 19, Nancy Jo, 2, and John Cobb Landon, 3, with John Landon and Mrs Samuel E ace nearby.
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Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Lando
Peggy Anne
Samuel E.ace
Landon
John Cobb Landon
John Landon
Nancy Jo
Landon Vacation Ends as He Returns to Topeka
Governor Alf Landon concluded a ranch stay near Estes Park Colorado and resumed work in Topeka. He met with Colorado Republican leaders and prepared his prepared speech for the July 23 nomination accepting address with advisers Charles Taft Earl Taylor and Ralph Robey.
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Alf. M. Landon
Topeka
Estes Park
Colorado
Estes
Park Village
Landon
Charles P. Taft
Ohio
Earl H. Taylor
The
Country Gentleman
Ralph W. Robey
New York
Economist
Mrs Henry Aspegren Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Henry Aspegren, 38, died Sunday morning at a Belleville hospital after years of failing health. Survived by her husband and two children. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist Church with Rev B W Selin officiating.
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Henry Aspegren
Belleville
Methodist Church
B. W. Selin
Kallman Buildings Undergo Interior and Exterior Work
The Kallman buildings are being repaired and painted this week. Carpenters began installing new oak flooring in the Kallman building housing the Midget Coffee Shop, with interior redecorating planned after the floor is completed.
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Kallman
Peterson - Pool Hall
Court House Project Nearing Completion in Belleville
A federal aid project in Belleville progresses toward completion. Asphalt for the bituminous mat surface on rock base has arrived, with most work slated to finish this week. The project has operated for over a year and provided many hours for relief workers while adding parking space in the county seat.
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Court House
Belleville
County Commissioners Review Bridge Replacement Options
In a special session last week the board considered three ways to replace the Republic bridge. They planned to bid a new design by the county engineers office, an alternate by each contractor, and a second hand structure meeting general specs. After bids, the state tax commission would be consulted to assess financing feasibility of the chosen option.
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Board of County Commissioners
Republic
County Engineers ‘Office
State Tax Commission
Large turnout at first Union Park service
A large crowd attended the first Union Park service last Sunday night. Rev. B W Selin preached the sermon. Next Sunday night Rev. Carl Danielson of Kackley will preach and Sunday evening July 19 Professor F L Miller is scheduled as the speaker.
Fire Department Responds to Grass Fire on Crider Lawn
Last Friday noon the local fire department answered a grass fire at the home of D. L. Crider. Mrs. Crider was burning trash in the alley and the flames spread to the dry grass on the lawn. No damage was reported.
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D. L. Crider
Howard Motor sells two Plymouth De luxe sedans to Scandians
The Belleville dealer sold two new Plymouth De luxe touring sedans this week to Mrs. Clara Blakeley and Henry Rosene. A DeSoto Airstream sedan was also sold to E. H. Lewis.
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Belleville
Clara Blakeley
Henry Rosene
Acs
E. H. ‘Lewis
Belleville woman to open cafe in Mahan building
Mrs. Grethel Weir of Belleville plans a new restaurant in the Mahan-building, the former Club site. The cafe will offer home cooked meals, hot lunches and cold drinks, following prior operators Earl Cahill and Ollie Johnson.
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Grethel Weir
Belleville
Mahan
Club
Formoso Bank Quits After Fire Loss and Closure
The Union State Bank of Formoso quits after a fire destroys most equipment and closes its business effective July 1. Depositors are being paid off. D. K. Balch, former Union State cashier, will join the First National Bank in Mankato under the same management.
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Union State Bank of ‘Formoso
D. K. Balch
Union State, S
National Bank
Mankato
Formoso Bank
Poison Hoppers Distributed in County to Save Crops
Federal and Republic County Farm Bureau teams will ship twenty barrels of sodium arsenite mixed with water and bran to county towns. The toxin will be distributed through township insect committees to farmers for spreading during early morning hours to protect corn and other crops from grasshopper infestation.
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Republic County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Kansas balances budget and shows gain at year end
Kansas reports a balanced fiscal year with a projected final balance near 1.25 million dollars by mid July, about 200000 more than 1935. State accountant A R Jones announced the rise attributes to stronger tax collections and a larger general revenue fund covering state expenses and relief aid.
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Kansas
A. R. Jones
General Revenue
Free Circus Tonight by The Tri State Circus
The Tri State Circus offers a free show tonight featuring tricks dogs ponies and an educated mule. Sponsored by Scandia merchants the event is open to the community on Thursday evening July 9.
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Tri-State
Scandia
Plans for Scandia Three Day Picnic July 30 to August 1
IOOF Lodge and Scandia merchants organize a three day picnic in Scandia July 30 31 and August 1 with noon to midnight programs. Chick Boyes with a fifteen piece band will headline nightly shows under a big tent along with free acts and several gambling stands. Afternoon baseball and kitten ball games are planned with Republican discussions Friday and Democratic discussions Saturday featuring prominent speakers.
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Scandia
Chick Boyes
Chas
Alex’ Young
Hi ‘Sridas
Hou
Packard Announces Candidacy for County Clerk
Gail Packard announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for county clerk in Republic County. A Belleville barber for six years, he previously ran a farm and barber shop in Cuba. At 32, with high school and business college education, he cites wide county acquaintance and civic activity, intends an intensive campaign across the county.
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Gail. Packard
Republic County
Belleville
Cuba
Packard
Young Democrats to Meet in Belleville Court House
Republic County Young Democratic Club will hold a meeting at the Court House in Belleville Friday evening July 10 at 8 o clock. Plans for entertainment are being made. Mr David Bond will be the principal speaker for the evening. The public is invited.
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Republic County Young ‘Democreatic Club
Court ‘House
Belleville
David Bond
Will Rogers Humorous Tale About English Tourists
A fragment recounts Will Rogers style humor about an English pair visiting America. A young Eton graduate and his father tour New York and encounter a street confrontation near Union Square, prompting a mistaken police action and a shouted miscue about stability.
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Ada Lutheran Church
Our Saviors Lutheran Norway
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Zanuck
Dionne
Jean Hersholt
Michael Whalen
June Lang
Colo
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Odd Fellows Lodge
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Lota
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